Now THIS has to be the best tribute Tom Hanks has ever received in his entire career... Better than any Oscar, the thanks of two men of "Easy" Company.

They liberated my country. We will always be loyal to our american friends. Respect from Holland

"I cherish the memories of a question my grandson asked the other day, when he said 'Grampa were you a hero in the war?'. Grampa said 'no'. But I served in a Company of Heroes" -Major Dick Winters-

This speaks so much to the character of Tom Hanks, his respect and admiration for those men is never ending. He was the first person to stand in the entire crowd

Tom Hanks has definitely poured his heart and soul out on both Band of Brothers and The Pacific. What a good way for our posterity to learn the ways of war ACCURATELY. Im a service member and would like to give my thanks for that.

I'm not American, but I respect those heroes and I thank them for their service to the the whole world.

OMG this is just too much for me... and i'm only 23 years... those guys are real heroes... i would thank them on my bare knees if i ever see them!

My dad is almost 92; he is the last of our WWII Veterans in our family. My 25-yr-old son is the first to serve since his Grandpa; he's in the Coast Guard, and I have never been so proud and humble. God bless these Veterans and all our military men and women all over the world.

these guys are terrific: they suffered so much, and had very bad times, and they're still alive...incredible!

You can almost see the tears in Tom's eyes (and in the eyes of Bill & Babe). The story of the men of Easy Coy (506PIR) had to be told on the small screen and Hanks and Spielberg told it with an accuracy that no one could argue with. Thanks

Tears in my eyes...this is such an honor for Tom, he deserves it.

One of the most beautiful 1:30 time spans in my entire life.

its despicable that a single person could dislike this, shame on you

loved band of brother's could watch it over and over.

Props to those guys! Thank you for your service and sacrifice, gentlemen!

Made me cry the moment veterans entered and Tom stood....

Spontaneous tears flowed when I first watched this. My father was a Canadian veteran of WWII. I know how difficult it is/was for veterans to talk about their experiences. Tom Hanks filled a much needed void in initiating the making of this series "Band of Brothers". Thank you very much for posting this!!

I would've cried like a litte baby if i was in Tom's situation, such an honor.....

Truly an amazing series. God bless the brave men of Easy Company.

A standing ovation is not enough for those guys , but , with a thank you its the best we can do.

Brought tears to my eyes!!!

This is the BEST serie ever. Cannot be discussed.

i have to rewind this clip everytime I see it because I can't see through the tears in my eyes

Proves just how great of a man Tom Hanks is. First one to stand up and the last one to sit down.

this is a standing ovation for 2 heros

2 REAL Heroes! I'm not American but what those Paratroopers did will always be held in absolute high honour! THANK you from all of us who live in a world of Freedom and Liberty across the world! THANK YOU for you service and the sacrifice of your brothers!, CURRAHEE, SEMPER FI, PER MARE PER TERRAM, WHO DARES WINS!

One of my all-time favorites is the story of Band of Brothers. Since I first saw it, been following the history, bios etc of the real guys.. GOD Bless these two.. And ty for your service ~ ty all who have and is serving in our Military. From this military brat AF *Both parents *.. I really do appreciate all of the service... *History buff here* and proud daughter of 24 yrs dad, mom, and family history...

omg so emotional thank you soldiers to exist

Thank you for Band of Brothers and The Pacific, and including interviews from the actual heroes. Most of these Easy Company's heroes are now gone but their stories will live on. These two series moved me and educated me. Thank you so much for bringing their stories to us. Looking forward to the upcoming series.

Two men whom I admire with all my heart...CURRAHEE!!!

Well, I just melted into a puddle of tears.

I'm proud of Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg did to bring our heroes to life on the big screen.

GOD Bless you all and GOD bless America.My old man was a vet, he passed away last year.

That thanks proboably meant more to him then the award did.

They were the gratest generation, citizen soldiers, none of them were professional soldiers, they were ordinary men, who became heroes and did what needed to be done. That is the measure of great men. Many of them were volunteers, how many of you would do that today?

Wauw That Was The Largest Applaus i ever heard , its good that the people in 21 century still have respect for the men how had to do the most terrifying job GOD BLESS YOU SOLDIERS

For all of the 101st ABN soldiers my honor! Holland

What a moment in history! God bless you all!

I consider myself fortunate to have heard both my father in laws stories (USN WWII) but also my brother's father in laws stories (USMC WWII) first hand. To me they seem to take on an entirely different light when you hear them first hand. I will never forget those men or their stories, we miss you Brownie & Norm. FLY NAVY!!!

i got goose bumps when first tom hanks with his touched face & the army audience stood up and showed respect to the ww2 veterans! this is great

I love Band of Brothers. Especially Gonorrhea :) I've watched the series probably a couple dozen times, lol. I think it takes great dedication, skill and attention to detail to make a series such as that. I agree with you, they are the rockstars of the film industry.

Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg are powerful team behind the lens. They do excellent and compelling work. They remained respectful of the real story while creating a new Hollywood epic.

Tom Hanks is one of the truly great men of our time.

in the words of tyler durden: our great war is a spiritual war and our great depresion is our lives. this truly was the greatest generation. currahee!

OMG I WOULD CRY SO MUCH

Wow this was absolutely amazing the love he has for these heroes ❤ they continue to touch the hearts of many people thank you for telling their stories

Bill and Babe are great guys! I can't imagine what they went through in the war, but I definitely know what they did was huge!

this video proves the modesty that tom hanks is filled with and that he is someone that truly deserves respect

Heroes all rip lads

Respect to the men fallen.

I hate to focus on the negatives, but I really have to wonder .. who are the 29 "people" who actually bothered to click the dislike button on this video? What exactly is going on in their heads? One of the greatest actors of all time, and a genuinely good person by all accounts, being honored by grateful heroes who fought in a terrible war for the fate of the world. How can anyone dislike this? In today's world, we see all too frequently the monsters that walk among us .. with such a tragic, sociopathic, lack of humanity and empathy, it would make a serial killer jealous. It's indescribably sad, and a little terrifying, to realize that if you're in a room with twenty people in it, there's a near certainty that at least one of them is savagely racist, or sexist, bigoted, all of the above. With a lust for blood .. and pure hatred in their hearts. I suppose it was always this way? Now, we just know it's true. We see the murder of unarmed citizens in broad daylight, usually without care or concern, most often without consequence. We see people cheering for fascism and authoritarianism. Utterly self-destructive denial of science and truth so ubiquitous, it's like a form of mass hysteria or a pandemic in itself. "They" have turned us against each other. Divided us into red and blue. No longer a country of compatriots. It is "us" versus "them". That's they way "they" like it, or else we might actually stand up *TOGETHER* for ourselves, standing against "them", and finally put an end to this machine of greed grinding up all of human-kind .. our society, our culture, our identities, our very lives. Sorry. I guess this is all just starting to get to me. Seeing those 29 dislikes .. it's just this small symbol that shouts very loudly to me. "What can men do against such reckless hate?"

hanks looks as if he was about to burst with pride.

I like this...they are getting a well deserved clap here.

Ask Tom and he'll probably tell you this is the biggest achievement he's ever received.

@AREM16137 I know Saving Private Ryan, Band of Brothers, and The Pacific aren't garbage made by a random hollywood star. They're fantastic portrayals of what our country's greatest heroes did for us in time of great need and Tom is damn good at it too! I never get tired of those films/movies, ever...

Tom Hanks should win an Oscar for filming Forrest Gump at two old slave plantations, Bluff and Plum Hill in North Carolina.

Seeing Tom Hanks and also Gary Sinise in the audience - when you read about the no talent idiots and prima donnas in Hollywood, just thank goodness that there are a few like Tom & Gary there as well. A touching video.

well said! a real pitty more dont comprehend the efforts made to get this end result.

my heroes.

best actor ever period

Brilliant how those soldiers come on the stage.

This is so touching

those are the true heroes of this world

Tom hanks teared up.

Screamin Eagles the world salutes you

For those that enjoy miniseries may I suggest the winds of War and War and rememberance.

perfection the couple of seconds on end...

True american heroes to behold.

I always cry when i see Tom Hanks crying! ooh is soooo cuteeeee

To be honorwd by these 2 great mean and Jim Lovell as well. Mr. Hanks, you did these mens characters right.

true heros who we o so much.

Please, do not spoil the video with those comments. It's a so magic moment I can watch on KZfaq.. Do not spoil it.

Stunning

Honor y Gloria alos combatientes

00:31 "Oh my God!"

Spielberg did say that Tom Hanks in Saving Private Ryan was the greatest piece of acting he has ever seen.

guarnere! my fav easy company guy!!

He does both. He's also a producer and writer. =]

Gooooosebumps !!!!!

@itachiitachi1946 in one of the first combat missions that they had after landing in Normandy on June 6, 1944 is still being taught at West Point. The men of Easy Company and other military units gave their lives in order to protect the USA and others.

Got 'The Pacific' for Christmas and I loved it, but 'Band of Brothers' is WAY better, without a doubt...

We Want moreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

God be with you to guys !!

@loosekarrott I said the same thing ... soon as they walked in I was like "Get up dammnit" And Tom stood up first ......

What a classy guy.

Oh man! What a moment, the real thing strikes Hanks

God bless Nothing easy about it Company.

How Can you disslike This ?

You want to see what war hero’s were, patriots and studs….these men along with any combat veteran who fought for us

@DylanW216 this man is everything that is great about america

"But sorry, I am sure I'm wrong, because I am illiterate" Finally you post something with a measure of truth in it! Keep it going, there bubba! lrn2history

i trully, deeply respect soldiers from WW2, (my grand father fought in that one)

@robo1945 - really, cool - then have your country make a 10 part mini series about it to showcase those brave men and we'll all watch it - until then, thank you Tom & Steven for bringing this story to life.

1:02 LT Dan!

0:31 Tom Hanks: Oh my god

Shame those two heroes have both passed away now. In fact they all have, everyone in Easy Company is gone now except Edward Shames. He's the very last one left alive.

Just imagine you get a reward and these heroes along with capt james lovell come on stage to salute you.

For some reasons most of the movies Tom stars in, even though he might acting the lead character it almost never feels like he is the extreme center of the story (not even castaway), no “egoism” if you know what I mean…? Its bigger then one single character.

@phantom4evr101 If i ever had a war hero paying homage to me i'd be pretty modest too...but Hanks truly has dedicated time to telling the story of others in series like these...that's why i love the guy!

Lost it in Bastogne, when the Germans were shelling them . He lost it when he went to try and save his friend, Joe Toye, who had been hit from another artillery round. When he went to save him he got hit as well. If I remember correctly, might be wrong.